---
title: "FIP Membership · Uzbekistan Polo Federation"
description: "The Federation of International Polo, founded in 1982 and recognised by the IOC, and what full membership means for polo in Uzbekistan."
url: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/fip/
language: en
alternates:
  uz-Latn: https://www.uzpolo.uz/uz/fip/
  ru: https://www.uzpolo.uz/ru/fip/
  en: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/fip/
---

![A team on horseback raises a trophy under a blue sky](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/snow-cup-winners-sky-16x9.Bt7VX99F_tWbFq.jpg)

FIP membership

# Member of FIP

A full member of the international governing body for polo.

## Federation of International Polo

The Federation of International Polo (FIP), founded in 1982, is the international governing body for polo recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The Uzbekistan Polo Federation is a full member.

[fippolo.com ↗](https://www.fippolo.com/)

![The FIP member certificate of the Uzbekistan Polo Federation](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/fip-member-certificate.DT1wXNKZ_2cekt4.jpg)

The FIP member certificate of the Uzbekistan Polo Federation

## About FIP

1.  01

    ### Governance

    FIP sets international regulations, handicaps, safety standards and rules of fair play for national polo associations worldwide.

2.  02

    ### World championships

    FIP organises major international tournaments, including the FIP World Polo Championship.

3.  03

    ### Horses and young players

    Its work also covers horse welfare, coaching education and access to the game for young players.

## Uzbekistan in FIP

1.  01

    ### Regional representation

    As a full member, the federation represents polo in Central Asia.

2.  02

    ### Heritage and the modern game

    Membership connects the region's equestrian heritage with modern polo played to international standards.

3.  03

    ### International pathway

    Uzbek players, umpires and horses can take part in FIP-sanctioned regional tournaments, clinics and international events.

## International relations

Enquiries from federations, clubs and players abroad are handled by the international relations office.

[Contact international relations](https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/contact/?topic=international)

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